Councillor McCann Meeting Report (May 16, 2017)

2017 Do It For Dads ATV Ride of HopePark to Park Trail Association Quarterly Meeting
On Thursday, May 4th, I attended the Quarterly Park to Park Trail Association meeting, this time hosted in Sprucedale.  It was a long meeting with a number of items on the agenda.  The Association is searching for a new office location, we discussed the Trail Ambassador Program, historical signage and reviewed financial statements.  One significant item I would like to remind people about is the "2017 ATV Do It For Dads Rally" in support of Prostate Cancer Research.  Visit the Park to Park Trail Association web site for details!  http://www.parktoparktrail.org/rideofhope/.


West Parry Sound Refugee Program Committee Meeting
On Saturday morning, May 13th, I attended a meeting of the West Parry Sound Refugee Program Committee Meeting.  The members of the committee have been busy over the months working with our two families getting settled in their Parry Sound homes.  Our work is not done although fund raising is low key at this point while the committee continues to work with the families.  Our budget requires a final $3,000 to be raised.  Should any member of the public wish to contribute, please contact the committee or myself.  Contributions are tax deductible.


Town of Parry Sound Civic Scholarship Applications
Once again, a reminder that the Town of Parry Sound is offering a $500 Civic Scholarship for post-secondary students entering their 2nd year in the fall of this year, Parry Sound Civic Scholarship Award2017.   Applications are being accepted until May 31st.  The criteria and application forms are available from the Town web site.  They are also accessible through the following links:
Bursary Criteria (PDF):  TOPS_Bursary-Criteria_Passed.pdf
Bursary Application (Word Format):  TOPS_Bursary-Application-Form.docx

Town of Parry Sound Web Site / Bursary Info & Application Form:
Town Of Parry Sound


Belvedere Heights Fund Raiser - Parry Sound Area Digital ShowcaseParry Sound Area Digital Showcase Fund Raiser
The Parry Sound Area Digital Showcase Fund Raiser for Belvedere Heights is in production.  We are inviting area photographers to contribute to the initiative.  The deadline is May 29th.  Go to http://www.parrysoundarea.ca/ for information (updates now being added).